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FL H1283

Joint Resolution

Status

Failed

3/14/2022

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Geller

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Origin

House of Representatives

2022 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes an amendment to Article III, Section 16 of the Florida State Constitution to increase the permissible range of senatorial districts from 30–40 to 40–50
  • Increases the permissible range of representative districts from 80–120 to 120–150
  • Requires the amendment to be submitted to Florida voters for approval or rejection at the next general election or an earlier special election authorized by law
  • Any change in the number of districts must be adopted by joint resolution of the Legislature during its regular session in the second year following each decennial census
  • Retains existing procedures for judicial review, special apportionment sessions, and supreme court reapportionment if the Legislature fails to act

Legislative Description

Apportionment of State Legislative Districts

Last Action

Died in State Legislative Redistricting Subcommittee

3/14/2022

Committee Referrals

State Legislative Redistricting Subcommittee1/12/2022

Full Bill Text

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